Exam 23: Alterations of Hematologic Function

A 21-year-old female was recently diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia.In addition to fatigue and weakness, which of the following clinical signs and symptoms would she most likely exhibit?

Lab results showing high iron, bilirubin, and transferrin and low hemoglobin and hematocrit would support a diagnosis of which form of anemia?

A 21-year-old woman was recently diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia.Her hematocrit is 32%.Which of the following treatments would the nurse expect to be prescribed for her?

In disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), the nurse assesses for active bleeding after intravascular clotting because:

A 2-year-old malnourished child is diagnosed with vitamin B₁₂ and folate deficiencies.A blood smear suggests the deficiency is macrocytic and normochromic.The nurse would expect the hemoglobin to be:

A patient's anemia is described as having erythrocytes that demonstrate poikilocytosis.The nurse would recognize the erythrocytes would be:

A 70 year old is brought to the emergency department, where he dies shortly thereafter.Autopsy reveals polycythemia vera (PV).His death was most likely the result of:

A 5 year old was diagnosed with normocytic-normochromic anemia.Which type of anemia does the nurse suspect the patient has?

A 40 year old develops disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).Upon obtaining the history, which finding is the most likely cause of this condition?

The people from which country have the lowest risk for Hodgkin lymphoma?

Aplastic anemia is caused by:

Which individual should the nurse assess initially for a vitamin B₁₂ deficiency anemia?

The nurse will check which of the following tests to directly measure iron stores?

A 60-year-old patient diagnosed with emphysema experiences a rapid and pounding heart, dizziness, and fatigue with exertion.Which respiratory assessment findings indicate the respiratory system is compensating for the increased oxygen demand?

Leukocytosis can be defined as:

A 15-year-old male with infectious mononucleosis is being given instructions on how to prevent the spread of this infection to others.Which statement represents a correct instruction?

A patient diagnosed with multiple myeloma reports severe pain.This pain can be attributed to:

A 25-year-old female has a heavy menses during which she loses a profuse amount of blood.Which of the following adaptations should the nurse expect?

A 58-year-old female presents in the clinic with fatigue, weight loss, and tingling in her fingers.Laboratory findings show low hemoglobin and hematocrit, a high mean corpuscular volume, and normal plasma iron.These assessment findings are consistent with which type of anemia?

After initial compensation, what hemodynamic change should the nurse monitor for in a patient who has a reduction in the number of circulating erythrocytes?